Rehearsal

Rehearsal

by George Villiers

The Rehearsal is a metafictional comedy by George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, that satirizes the bombastic and overblown tragedies popular during the Restoration period in England. The play follows the efforts of three men, Bayes, Johnson, and Smith, to create a new play. Their attempts are fraught with ridiculous and self-important pronouncements, leading to farcical scenes and dialogue. The play itself is primarily composed of excerpts from existing dramatic works, particularly those of John Dryden, a renowned playwright of the time. The play exposes the absurdities of theatrical conventions, the vanity of playwrights, and the often-inflated expectations of audiences. It offers a humorous and insightful critique of the theatrical landscape of the Restoration era.

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